00 11 259 Oil change in rear differential

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NOTE: Observe following instructions and torques.

Replace screw plug with O-ring after releasing.
Tightening torque with O-ring

33 11 2AZ .

WARNING:

Risk of burning! Exhaust system may be very hot!

DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!

RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

To avoid serious damage to the rear differential, it is essential to use only approved OILS in the rear differential.

NOTE: The oil does not need to be changed in rear differentials carrying the "Life-Time-Oil" sticker.
Only change oil when rear differential is at normal operating temperature.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of emerging differential oil.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

Open plug (1).

Drain and dispose of differential oil.

Add rear differential oil up to lower edge of opening for screw plug (1); if necessary, refer to technical data for necessary fill quantity. See REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE (188L) or REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE (215L, 215LW) .

Replace screw plug.

Tightening torque 33 11 2AZ (with O-ring).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Differential Oil Screw Plug

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